TUALATIN HILLS SWIM CLUB, INC

What TUALATIN HILLS SWIM CLUB, INC does

Tualatin Hills Swim Club, Inc. (THSC), doing business as the Thunderbolts, is a 501(c)(3) non-profit competitive and recreational swim club founded in 1957 and headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon. It serves approximately 250 athletes ranging from learn-to-swim participants through a Senior performance group, with structured levels (Group 1 through Senior) and a Safe Sport program under a designated coordinator. The club is a member of USA Swimming and Oregon Swimming, Inc., and its athletes have competed at events including the 2021 U.S. Olympic Trials.

The club's primary home facility is the THPRD Aquatic Center (a 50-meter pool operated through its partnership with the Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District), with additional training access delivered through a satellite program at Villa Sport and other partner facilities. Programs include year-round competitive team membership, seasonal swim camps, summer tryouts, and learn-to-swim / stroke development offerings. The senior coaching staff is led by Head Coach Franz Resseguie, supported by assistant coaches and group-level coordinators, with Danielle Jacobson serving as President of the volunteer governance board.

THSC's business model is that of a community non-profit: revenue is generated primarily through membership dues, program and lesson fees, swim camp registrations, financial aid contributions, and local sponsorship. Sponsors include Arena, Kiefer, Orthopedic and Fracture Specialists, AC Hotel Portland Beaverton, Golden Valley Brewery, and Intel. The organization does not raise external venture or growth equity, and its expansion is constrained by volunteer capacity, aquatic-facility availability in the Portland-metro area, and the seasonality of competitive swimming.

Name

TUALATIN HILLS SWIM CLUB, INC

Legal name

Tualatin Hills Swim Club, Inc

Website

https://thunderboltswimming.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Tualatin Hills Swim Club is a Beaverton, Oregon-based 501(c)(3) non-profit competitive and learn-to-swim club serving approximately 250 athletes through year-round team membership, camps, and tryouts, operating primarily out of the THPRD Aquatic Center and partner facilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Competitive Swimming Programs

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Youth Athlete Development & Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD) (HSADAEAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sailing & Water Sports Teams/Clubs (Sailing, Rowing, Surfing) (MPAKABAH), Sports-Specific Group Conditioning (HSADABAK)

Keywords

• Competitive swimming programs
• Youth swim training
• Pre-competitive swimming
• USA Swimming teams
• Swim club membership

Headquarters

HQ city

Beaverton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Monthly dues varying by squad level, covering competitive program participation
2. Program Fees: One-time annual fees including USA Swimming Registration, team kit, and dryland fee. Meet fees vary by squad.
3. Financial Aid Program: 50% reduction of monthly dues for households below Federal Free Meal Guidelines

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Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Tualatin Hills Swim Club (THSC) operates a year-round competitive and pre-competitive swim program for approximately 250 athletes based in Beaverton, Oregon. The club offers multiple training squads (Bolts, Thunder, JAG, TAG, HS Prep, State, Regionals, Sectional, National) for swimmers ages 4 and up, a pre-competitive Olympic Way program for ages 5-9 with Bronze/Silver/Gold progression, satellite training at Villa Sport Athletic Club, swim officials training, and a financial aid program. THSC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization affiliated with USA Swimming and Oregon Swimming, Inc., competing at local, regional, national, and international levels.

Product overview

Tualatin Hills Swim Club offers a comprehensive swimming program consisting of a competitive swimming program with multiple training squads (Bolts, Thunder, JAG, TAG, HS Prep, State, Regionals, Sectional, National) for athletes ages 4 and up, a pre-competitive Olympic Way program for children ages 5-9 with Bronze/Silver/Gold progression levels, a satellite program at Villa Sport, swim officials training, and financial aid support. The club is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization founded in 1957, administered by a volunteer board and affiliated with USA Swimming and Oregon Swimming.

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Products and services

• Competitive Swimming Program A year-round competitive swimming program organized into training squads (Bolts, Thunder, JAG, TAG, HS Prep, State, Regionals, Sectional, National) based on age and skill level. Targets athletes ages 4 and up competing at OSI Championships, Regionals, Sectionals, Nationals, and International levels under USA Swimming affiliation.
• Olympic Way (Pre-Competitive Swimming) A pre-competitive swimming program for children ages 5-9 introducing competitive swimming through three progressive levels (Bronze, Silver, Gold), with 2-3 practices weekly and 1.5-3 hours per week commitment. Designed as a stepping stone to the competitive squads.
• THSC @ Villa Sport A satellite swim program offered at Villa Sport Athletic Club in Beaverton, providing additional practice locations and tryout opportunities for swimmers interested in the competitive program.
• Swim Officials Training Program A volunteer program training parents and members to become certified swim officials (Stroke and Turn, Starter, Referee, Electronic Timing, Administrative Officials) required for swim meets, aligned with USA Swimming and Oregon Swimming (OSI) certification pathways.
• Financial Aid Program A financial assistance program providing a 50% reduction of monthly dues for households below Federal Free Meal Guidelines, supporting underprivileged swimmers in accessing the competitive program.

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• ArenaminorOthersSwimwear sponsor providing gear and apparel support to club swimmers. Arena logo appears in sponsors section.
• Orthopedic and Fracture SpecialistsminorOthersMedical partner supporting club athletes with orthopedic care.
• AC Hotel Portland BeavertonminorOthersHotel partner, likely providing accommodations for traveling teams and out-of-town meets.
• Golden Valley BreweryminorOthersLocal brewery sponsor supporting club operations.
• IntelminorOthersCorporate sponsor through Intel's community match grants program.
• KieferminorOthersSwim team store partner providing equipment and apparel to club members through dedicated online store.
• USA SwimmingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational governing body for competitive swimming. THSC is a member of USA Swimming and Oregon Swimming, Inc. Swimmers must be USA Swimming registered to compete. Club follows USA Swimming rules and Safe Sport policies.
• Tualatin Hills Park and Recreation District (THPRD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary facility partner providing access to Tualatin Hills Aquatic Center (50 meter pool) and multiple additional pool facilities. THSC has operated within THPRD since 1957.
• Oregon Swimming, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal Swimming Committee (LSC) for Oregon. THSC competes in OSI Championships and follows OSI regulations. Club participates in OSI Officials training programs.
• Villa Sport Athletic ClubcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSecondary pool facility for practices, including dedicated THSC @ Villa Sport program with tryouts at this location.

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Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Mt. Hood Aquatics: Oregon-based USA Swimming competitive club operating multiple training sites. Directly comparable as a Pacific Northwest competitive swim club with similar developmental-squad structure.
• King Aquatics: Seattle-area competitive swim club fielding year-round USA Swimming squads. Directly comparable Pacific Northwest peer with a similar age-group through senior competitive pathway.
• Bolles School Sharks: Jacksonville, FL-based elite competitive swim club with deep Olympic and NCAA alumni pedigree. Reference peer for the elite end of the same USA Swimming club model THSC operates.
• Multnomah Athletic Club: Portland, OR-based private athletic club with a long-standing competitive swim program. Same Pacific Northwest geography and similar mid-sized club scale make it the closest direct peer to THSC.
• Palo Alto Stanford Aquatics: Elite USA Swimming club in Northern California with a documented developmental pathway from pre-competitive through national-level squads. Strong comparable on coaching-driven competitive model and alumni production.
• Carmel Swim Club: Indiana-based USA Swimming club with a strong record of producing NCAA and international swimmers. Comparable elite-tier competitive-club structure and developmental programming.
• Dynamo Swim Club: Atlanta-area elite USA Swimming club; notably the prior employer of THSC's current head coach Franz Resseguie. Directly comparable competitive-club model with a similar athlete-development pipeline.

Broad incumbents

• North Baltimore Aquatic Club: One of the most decorated USA Swimming clubs in the country, based in the Baltimore metro area. Larger-scale reference point for the same member-club competitive swim model.

Regional players

• Bainbridge Island Swim Club: Washington-state USA Swimming club serving a similar suburban Pacific Northwest market. Comparably sized community-based competitive swim club with multi-squad structure.
• Oregon City Swim Team: Oregon-based USA Swimming club serving the greater Portland metro area. Operates the same year-round competitive model as THSC and competes in the same Oregon Swimming Inc. LSC.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@thsc
• Facebookfacebook.com/p/Tualatin-Hills-Swim-Club-100040325967150
• Instagraminstagram.com/thscthunderbolts
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tualatin-hills-swim-club-inc

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